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VARIOUS BEAUTIFUL IRISES. 
Bulbous, Tuberous, and Rhizomatous. 
These Iris SrECiES are all hardy and beautiful, flowering one after the other from November to 
June. The dwarf early species will be more enjoyed if planted on rockwork, where the flowers have a little 
protection from heavy rains. Alata , Reticulata var. Histrio and Histrioides, Vartani, and Unguicularis 
(Sty/osa) vars., are charming Winter-flowering species, followed in February by /. reticulata , with its 
lovely violet-scented blossoms, the sweet-scented /. persica, and the beautiful species /. Rosenbachiana. 
Next in succession come the interesting Caucasica, Orchioides, the curious Snakeshead Iris tuberosa, and 
the new species /. Sindjarensis and assyriaca. These are followed closely by the Cushion Irises, with 
their large handsome flowers ; surpassing in beauty and interest any written description that can be given 
of them. The pretty Peacock Iris (/. pavonia ) and the beautiful Iris cristala flower in May, and are 
followed in June by juucea, Boissieri, lusitanica, and tingi/ana. 
Culture. — The Irises marked 0 in the following list belong to the Oncocyclus and Regelia sections 
(Cushion Irises), and are remarkable for their great beauty. These are best planted in December, if the 
roots can be kept in good condition and from growing until that time (they should be stored in a cool and 
dry place). Plant so that the tops are not more than I-j inches below the surface, in a light loamy but 
thoroughly well-drained soil into which plenty of bonemeal has been worked (5 lb. to the square yard) ; 
cover with three or four inches of wheat straw or, better still, marsh reeds, or cut heather, which remove 
in March. Immediately the plants have done flowering place over them a hand light, or panes of glass 
elevated eighteen inches above the ground, so as to admit at the sides a free entry of air, and at the same 
time to keep oft' rain till October. The object desired is to thoroughly ripen the roots, and prevent their 
starting into growth too early. The covering in Winter is to keep off heavy rains, and discourage a 
premature growth. The Oncocyclus Irises like to remain undisturbed for years ; they may however be 
lifted four or five weeks after flowering, and stored on a dry sunny shelf in perfectly dry sand till 
December. The great beauty of these Irises, especially when seen in established masses, will fully repay 
the little extra trouble in growing them. 
The Irises marked J belong to the Juno section, and thrive best planted in rich light or sandy soil 
with a light dressing of old manure. As they are mostly winter and early spring-flowering species give 
them a position protected from the early morning sun. 
( Coloured Plate of the Oncocyclus Irises, Gatesii, I.orleti, and Lupina, price 6 d. Coloured Plate of 
Irises , Atrofusca , Bismarckiana, Atropurpurea, and Heleme, price Id.) 
83" 5 . is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; P. Falls, or the drooping petals. 
each — s. d 
J Alata (Scorpion Iris), a pretty winter-flowering Iris with pale blue flowers ; suitable for 
sunny sheltered positions, ht. jft. Strang selected bulbs, per loo, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3 
+ ,, alba, a lovely variety ol the above with flowers shading from the palest pearly blue 
to white, ht. £ ft. Very scarce 3 6 
Arenaria, forming little masses only 2 inches high, flowers pretty bright canary-yellow ; 
a gem for dry sunny spots on rockwork in light soil per doz. 7/6 o 8 
Aschersoni, an interesting species from Cilicia, allied to Iris Grant Duffi ; flowers yellow 
with green tinge, veined and blotched purple, very free-flowering, ht. i i ft 2 6 
J Assyriaca, a beautiful species, with large white flowers, resembling in form I. Sindjarensis 3 6 
0 Atrofusca, a handsome Iris, S. claret-brown, veined black, F. brown-black, ht. 3 ft o 9 
0 Atropurpurea, beautiful velvety coppery maroon, with black sheen, 1 ft. ...per doz. 3/6 o 4 
Bakeriana, a very lovely rare species, producing in February flowers of I. reticulata form, 
S. sky-blue, F. white, blotched and spotted dark violet, sweet-scented. First-Class 
Certificate R.H.S 3 ° 
6 Barnumm, a lovely Cushion Iris, standards broad and brilliant violet, falls small and 
dark ruby-crimson, very distinct, ht. 8 inches per doz. 9/- o 10 
© Bismarckiana (,syn. Sari nazarena), flowers large and beautiful, S. sky-blue, veined 
purple, F. veined reddish brown-purple on a straw-coloured ground, of easy culture, 
ht. Jft per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Boissieri, S. and F. rich purple, with golden-yellow blotch, June-flowering, ht. 9 in. ,, 9/- o 10 
J Bucharica, a beautiful new bulbous Iris with large satiny white flowers, the falls having a 
delicate canary-yellow lip, ht. 1 ft. First-Class Certificate R.H.S per doz. 18/6 1 9 
J Caucasica, primrose-coloured flowers, with silver-margined foliage, ht. ^ ft. „ 5/6 o 6 
Cristata, a real gem, flowers amethyst-blue, striped orange and gracefully fringed, in May; 
charming for sunny sheltered banks, rockwork, etc., where it can be moderately dry in winter, 
ht. 3 in per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Danfordise (syn. Bornmulleri), a lovely flower resembling I. reticulata, but flowers 
bright golden, produced in February, ht. 3 in ; it delights in dry nooks on rockwork 
per doz. 6/6 o 7 
© Demawendica, a grand species from Mount. Demawend, bearing about the end of 
May flowers much larger than /. iberica and of a handsome claret colour 5 h 
Eggeri, a handsome Cushion Iris, standards vinous purple, reticulated and shaded black, 
falls purplish black with large yellow beard, very handsome per doz. 8/6 o 9 
